Good Hope Cannery

Rivers Inlet British Columbia,

Big fish notwithstanding, Rivers Inlet has a history unlike few other fisheries in North America. Not only do you stand to catch a trophy salmon that weighs upwards of 50 pounds, but Rivers Inlet was the first place on the Central Coast of British Columbia to have a cannery built on it's shores.  And that is exactly where Good Hope Cannery has sat the past 150 years.

Today, Good Hope is a walk back in time. The original structure remains with some modern updates, of course. The facility was purchased with the intent to keep the original cannery equipment and display it so guests can take in the history of RIvers Inlet. It's truly a walk back in time.

The new owner also made sure the fishing experience remained first rate. And then some. Good Hope purchased new Ironwood boats complete with T-Tops. Self-guided boats are 20-ft Ironwoods with 90 horsepower Yamaha and each boat is equipped with GPS. Guide boats are 25-ft Ironwoods with a little more get up and go. Fishing tackle includes an Islander reel on every custom-wrapped rod. Guests fish with the best rain wear, boots and inflatable PFD's. It's complete with a full service bar and a games room on site for the kid's. (Yes, the place is kid friendly).

And don't forget about the fishing. Being located in the middle of Rivers Inlet is key. You can run to the head of RIvers Inlet, or to the mouth where you can fish the lower inlet or in the ocean and still be back at the lodge for lunch without missing a beat. And the meals are a s good as you'll find. So is the service. With a staff of 30 and a maximum number of 36 guests per week, its not unrealistic to think your every need will be met. And what makes it even that much more attractive is it doesn't cost more to fish here than other lodges. Good Hope is looking at the investment as long term knowing quality will outlast and impress even the most discerning guest.

There's no reason to think otherwise. 

Pat Hoglund
Traveling Angler / Salmon and Steelhead Journal